LAGOS DEBUNKS REPORT OF SANWO-OLU BANNING LASTMA FROM ARRESTING MOTORISTS
The Lagos State government has debunked a social media rumor that the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had directed the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority to stop arresting erring motorists.
Sanwo-Olu was reported to have warned the LASTMA officials in a flier that went viral on social media platforms on Wednesday to cede the duty of arresting motorists to the appropriate authorities, adding that they instead focus on traffic management in the state.
The flier read, “…Henceforth, no LASTMA officials should arrest any commercial or private motorist. The duty of LASTMA is to manage traffic and not to arrest anyone.
“I have heard a lot of complaints, and any official that violates the rule of his work will be severely dealt with.
“If at any time LASTMA officials make an attempt to arrest you or forcefully enter your car. Don’t argue with them, just allow them to enter and call these numbers: 08129928600 and 08129928550.”
Meanwhile, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat, denounced the report, declaring it ‘fake news’ in a terse message.
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